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Gynecology

medical specialty that studies the A&P of the female genital system and uses diagnostic tests, medical and surgical procedures, and drugs to treat female genital diseases.

Obstetrics

medical specialty that studies the A&P of the female reproductive system and uses diagnostic tests, medical & surgical procedures, and drugs to monitor normal pregnancy and childbirth and treat diseases.

Anovulation

failure of the ovaries to release a mature ovum at the time of ovulation, although the cycle is normal.

ovarian cancer

cancerous tumor on an ovary. The malignancy often does not cause symptoms until it is quite large and has already metastasized.

polycystic ovary syndrome

ovaries contain multiple cysts.

Saplingitis

inflammation or infection of the uterine tube that narrows or blocks the lumen of the tube. It is due to endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease.

endometrial cancer

cancerous tumor of the endometrium of the uterus, earliest sign is abnormal bleeding.

endometriosis

endometrial tissue in abnormal places. The endometrium sloughs off during menstruation but is forced upward through the uterine tubes and out into the pelvic cavity because the uterus is in an abnormal, retroflexed position. The tissue implants itself of the outside of the ovaries and uterus and on the walls of the abdominopelvic cavity.

leiomyoma

benign smooth muscle tumor of the myometrium which can be small or as large as a soccer ball. There is pelvic pain, excessive uterine bleeding, and painful sexual intercourse.

leiomyosarcoma

cancerous smooth muscle tumor of the myometrium.

myometritis

inflammation or infection of the myometrium.

pyometritis

infection of the myometrium that creates pus in the intrauterine cavity.

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

infection of the cervix that ascends to the uterus, uterine tubes, and ovaries; often caused by STD.

retroflexion of the uterus/retroversion is another name

abnormal position In which the entire uterus is bent backward while the cervix is in a normal position. It is associated with the development of endometriosis.

uterine fibroids

benign fibrous tissue tumor of the myometrium that can be small or large, and there are usually several.

Fibroid

resembling fiber

uterine prolapse

descent of the uterus from it’s normal position. This is caused by stretching of ligaments that support the uterus and weakness in the muscles of the floor of the pelvic cavity.

Amenorrhea

absence of monthly menstrual periods. It is caused by a hormone imbalance, thyroid disease, or a tumor of the uterus or ovary.

Dysmenorrheal

painful menstruation.

Menopause

normal cessation of menstrual periods, occurring around middle age.

Perimenopausal

time around menopause when menstrual periods first become irregular and menstrual flow is lighter.

Climacteric

another name for menopause

Menorrhagia

a period with excessively heavy flow or a menstrual period that lasts longer than 7 days. It is caused by a hormone imbalance, uterine fibroids, or endometriosis.

Oligomenorrhea

period with very light flow or infrequent menstrual cycles in a woman who previously had normal periods.

premenstrual syndrome –PMS

breast tenderness, fluid retention, bloating, and mild mood changes a few days before the onset of a period

cervical cancer

cancerous tumor of the cervix.

Carcinoma

if the cancer is still localized. There is severe dysplasia of the cells as seen on a pap smear, later ulceration and bleeding

cervical dysplasia

abnormal growth of squamous cells in the surface layer of the cervix, seen on an abnormal pap.

Dysplasia

condition of a painful, abnormal growth

incompetent cervix

spontaneous, premature dilation of the cervix during the second trimester of pregnancy; can result in spontaneous abortion.

Bacterial vaginosis

infection of the vagina due to Gardnerella vaginalis. There’s a white or grayish discharge that has a fishy odor. This Is not a STD.

Candidasis

yeast infection of the vagina due to Candida albicans. Vaginal itching and leucorrhea which is a cheesy, white discharge; can occur after taking antibiotic drug for bacterial infection; the drug kills the disease-causing bacteria but also kills the normal bacteria flora of the vagina. Then yeast, which isn’t affected by the antibiotic drug, multiplies and causes an infection.

Cystocele

herniation of the bladder into the vagina because of a weakness in the vaginal wall. Caused by childbirth or age

Dyspareunia

painful or difficult sexual intercourse

Rectocele

herniation of the rectum into the vagina because of a weakness in the vaginal wall; caused by childbirth or age

Breast Cancer

cancerous tumor, usually an adenocarcinoma of the lactiferous lobules of the breast. Can be swelling in the area, enlarged lymph nodes, and nipple discharge.

adenocarcinoma

cancerous tumor or mass of a gland

Failure of Lactation

lack of production of milk in the breasts following pregnancy.

fibrocystic disease

benign condition in which numerous fibrous and fluid-filled cysts form in one or both breasts. The size of the cysts can change in response to hormone levels. They are painful and tender.

galactorrrhea

discharge of milk from the breasts when the patient is not pregnant or breastfeeding.

abnormal presentation

birth position in which the presenting part of the fetus is not the head.

Breech

presenting part is the buttocks, buttocks and feet, or just the feet.

Malpresentation

if the fetus is in a transverse lie; fetal vertebral column is perpendicular to the mother’s vertebral column; the shoulder or arm is the presenting part.

abruption placentae

complete or partial separation of the placenta from the uterine wall before the third stage of labor which results in uterine hemorrhage that threatens the life of the mother as well as disruption of blood flow and oxygen through the umbilical cord, which threatens the life of the fetus.

cephalopelvic disproportion

size of the fetal head exceeds the size of the opening in the mothers pelvic bones.

dystocia

any type of difficult or abnormal labor and delivery.

ectopic pregnancy

implantation of a fertilized ovum somewhere other than in the uterus. It can occur in the cervix, ovary, or abdomen, by most commonly occurs in the uterine tube.

tubal

pregnancy that occurs when a fertilized ovum implants in the uterine tube

Hemosalpinx

bleeding of the uterine tube; common with tubal pregnancies

gestational diabetes mellitus

temporary disorder of glucose metabolism that occurs only during pregnancy.

Hydatidiform

abnormal union of an ovum and spermatozoon. It produces hundreds of small, fluid-filled sacs but no embryo. The chorion produces HCG so the patient has early signs of pregnancy, however the mole grows more rapidly than a normal pregnancy, and the uterus is much larger than expected for the gestational age

continual bleeding from the site where the placenta separated after delivery. The uterus is boggy and does not become firm. It is caused by hypo-secretion of oxytocin from the posterior pituitary gland in the brain.

prolapsed cord

loop of umbilical cord becomes caught between the presenting part of the fetus and the birth canal. This occurs if the membranes rupture before the fetal head is fully engaged in the bother’s pelvis.

spontaneous abortion

loss of a pregnancy. An early spontaneous abortion usually occurs because of a genetic abnormality or poor implantation of the embryo with the endometrium.

Biopsy

procedure to remove a small piece of tissue for examination to look for abnormal or cancerous cells

Sterotactic

a biopsy that uses three different angles of mammography to precisely locate the mass.

Incisional

to cut the area over the mass to remove a large part, but not all, of the mass.

Excisional

entire mass is remove along with the surrounding margin of normal tissues

Cytology

the study of a cell

Ectocervical

pertaining to outside the cervix

Endocervical

pertaining to within the cervix

Amniocentesis

test of the amniotic fluid

Hysterosalpingography

contrast dye is injected through the cervix into the uterus. It coats and outlines the uterus and uterine tubes and shows narrowing, scarring and blockage.

Hysterosalpingogram

xray image of a hysterosalpingography

Mammography

x-rays to create an image of the breast. The breast is compressed and slightly flattened. This is used to detect areas that a breast examination can’t feel.

Ultrasonography

procedure that uses ultra high-frequency sound waves emitted by a transducer or probe to produce an image on a computer screen

Sonogram

the ultrasound image is known as a sonogram

Transvaginal

pertaining to through; inside the vagina

Colposcopy

procedure that uses a magnifying lighted scope to visually examine the vagina and cervix.

Cryosurgery

procedure to destroy small areas of abnormal tissue on the cervix.

Cryoprobe

cold, rod like instrument used to touch the areas to freeze and destroy the abnormal tissues.

Nuliigravida

a woman who has never been pregnant and is not pregnant now.

Primigravida

a woman who is pregnant for the first time.

Multigravida

a woman who has been pregnant more than once

Multiparous

a woman that has had many children is called this

Hysterectomy

procedure to remove the uterus

Laparoscopy

procedure to visualize the abdominopelvic cavity, uterus, uterine tubes, and ovaries for diagnosis, biopsy, or surgery.

Oophorectomy

procedure to remove an ovary because of large ovarian cysts or ovarian cancer.

Saplingectomy

procedure to remove the uterine tube because of ovarian cancer or an ectopic pregnancy in the tube.

Colporrhaphy

procedure to suture a weakness in the vaginal wall. This is done to correct a Cystocele or a rectocele.

Culdoscopy

procedure in which an endoscope is inserted into the vagina and then pushed through the posterior wall of the vagina and into the pelvic cavity.

Lumpectomy

procedure to excise a small malignant tumor of the breast. Adjacent normal breast tissue and the axillary lymph nodes are also removed in case any cancerous cells have already spread to them.

Mammaplasty

procedure to change the size, shape, or position of the breast.

Mastectomy

surgical resection of all or part of the breast to excise a malignant tumor.

Radical Mastectomy

pectoralis major and minor muscles of the chest wall are also removed

• Dissection

to cut apart

Prophylactic

type of mastectomy that can be performed to prevent breast cancer from occurring in women who have a strong family history of breast cancer.

Cerclage

procedure to place a purse-string suture around the cervix to prevent it from dilating prematurely.

Cesarean section

procedure to deliver a fetus through an incision in the abdominal wall and uterus.

Episiotomy

surgical incision in the posterior edge of the vagina to prevent a spontaneous tear during delivery of the baby’s head.

Tocolytic

drug to treat pre-mature contractions by relaxing the smooth muscle of the uterine wall.

Estrogen

drug to treat the symptoms and consequences of menopause caused by decreased levels of estradiol.

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